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Strong action needed to ensure disabled people can realise their rights, MSPs warn

NEWS 10 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
#Society
#Politics
Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee publish new report. 

https://tfn.scot/news/strong-action-needed-to-ensure-disabled-people-can-realise-their-rights-msps-warn

Study proves Roma are being denied decent housing in Glasgow

NEWS 10 December 2024 by Rab Armour
Social Justice & Poverty
Regeneration & Housing
#Society
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Basic human rights are not being supported

https://tfn.scot/news/study-proves-roma-are-being-denied-decent-housing-in-glasgow

Revitalising Trusts project unlocks millions for charities in Scotland

NEWS 11 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Over £5million from dormant trusts revitalised, with “more to come”. 

https://tfn.scot/news/revitalising-trusts-project-unlocks-millions-for-charities-in-scotland

Public Service Awards reward third sector organisations and campaigners

NEWS 11 December 2024 by Rab Armour
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Awards have now run for 11 years

https://tfn.scot/news/public-sector-awards-reward-third-sector-organisations-and-campaigners

Shelter Scotland calls for “immediate intervention” against council 

NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
#Society
#Politics
Councillors in Edinburgh voted to strip homeless households of human rights. 

https://tfn.scot/news/shelter-scotland-calls-for-immediate-intervention-against-council

Just Transition Commission calls on Scottish Government to set targets

NEWS 12 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Environment & International
Health & Social Care
#Economy
A new report from the commission warned Scotland is “at risk of going backwards”. 

https://tfn.scot/news/just-transition-commission-calls-on-scottish-government-to-set-targets

“Irreconcilable differences”: north east charity ends council partnership

NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
Autism and Neurodiversity North Scotland won’t be working with Aberdeenshire Council

https://tfn.scot/news/irreconcilable-differences-north-east-charity-ends-council-partnership

Council accused of “misrepresenting” housing charity

NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Management
Social Justice & Poverty
Health & Social Care
Regeneration & Housing
The row comes after Shelter called for intervention against City of Edinburgh Council

https://tfn.scot/news/council-accused-of-misrepresenting-housing-charity

Call for urgent action as number of legal plans for vulnerable children slumps to a new low

NEWS 13 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Families & Young People
Management
Health & Social Care
Concerns raised as co-ordinated support plans drop. 

https://tfn.scot/news/call-for-urgent-action-as-number-of-legal-plans-for-vulnerable-children-slumps-to-a-new-low

Holyrood celebrates charity project enabling women to move on from homelessness

NEWS 16 December 2024 by Niall Christie
Social Justice & Poverty
Funding & Finance
Regeneration & Housing
#Society
Edinburgh-based Rowan Alba were hosted to highlight the opening of Birkentree House. 

https://tfn.scot/news/holyrood-celebrates-charity-project-enabling-women-to-move-on-from-homelessness

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Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.